EBM BioQ

DHI

EBM BioQ

DHI’s Ecosystem-Based Management tool for Biodiversity Quantification (EBM BioQ) allows you to measure, compare and manage biodiversity and the functionality of different ecosystems in a holistic and transparent way. It is based on the concept of ecosystem-based management, which considers the whole ecosystem.

How it works

EBM BioQ uses baseline information on species and ecosystem levels, derived from scientific data and expert knowledge. It provides a comprehensive overview of ecosystem components and their functions, such as:

• the diversity and abundance of marine life, from plankton to fish to mammals
• the structure of habitats, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves
• the productivity and resilience of ecosystems, such as their ability to produce food and oxygen, and cope with disturbances
• the delivery and value of ecosystem services, such as climate regulation, coastal protection and recreation

EBM BioQ is available as a service or can be integrated into any organisation’s reporting framework to supplement your biodiversity efforts.

This tool was developed by DHI. We specialize in water environments. We work within the entire water cycle, we innovate new ways to use, manage and live with water and to protect water-related ecosystems.